The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943

The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943
ISBN-10
131731719X
ISBN-13
9781317317197
Category
Science
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2015-10-06
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Natascha Adamowsky

Description

The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.

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